Job Description

Make a real difference every day! Join Connecting Families to provide compassionate, 1:1 support for a participant with complex medical and behavioural needs, including Huntington’s Disease and high falls risk. Enjoy flexible shifts, a supportive team, and the chance to truly change lives.

About Us

We are a leading Australian service provider dedicated to supporting children, young people, and aged individuals. Through holistic care, we promote health, wellbeing, and personal growth. At Connecting Families, you’ll enjoy professional development, flexible rostering, and competitive pay that values your skills and dedication.

About the Role

We are seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a participant with complex medical and behavioural needs. This role requires a compassionate, patient, and safety-focused individual who can provide high-quality care while maintaining dignity and respect.

Medical Conditions:

• Huntington's Disease
• High falls risk
• Schizophrenia
• Faecal and urinary incontinence

• Requires meal preparation and monitoring in line with a modified diet and mealtime management plan

Behavioural Challenges:

• Verbal aggression
• Refusal of personal cares or medication at times
• Smoker at risk of self-injury if unsupervised

Responsibilities:

• Personal Care & Medication: Assist with hygiene, continence care, and medication adherence using positive reinforcement.
• Meal Preparation & Monitoring: Prepare meals per dietary requirements and ensure safe mealtime supervision.
• Compassionate Support: Build trust and provide patient, respectful care at all times.
• Independence & Engagement: Encourage autonomy and meaningful activities where possible.
• Health Monitoring & Documentation: Record and report changes in physical or emotional well-being promptly.

Shift Schedule: Morning (7am–3pm), Afternoon (3pm–11pm), and Active Overnight (11pm–7am) shifts available.

About You

• Compassionate & Patient: Able to provide support during care refusal or challenging behaviours.
• Calm & Resilient: Skilled at de-escalating verbal aggression and remaining composed in high-pressure situations.
• Experienced in Complex Care: Background in supporting clients with Huntington’s Disease, schizophrenia, or similar conditions.
• Safety-Conscious: Able to supervise smoking and mitigate injury risks.
• Strong Communicator: Clear, empathetic, and consistent in communication and care.

Essential Requirements

• Cert III or IV in Disability, Aged Care, or equivalent
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check & Employee Working with Children Check
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Proven experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours and disabilities

Highly desirable: Experience with Huntington’s Disease, high falls risk, and incontinence care

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re driven to empower individuals and provide care with dignity and compassion, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Connecting Families team—together, we create brighter futures, one step at a time.